he number of people who have died after consuming oplosan (bootleg liquor), in Cicalengka, Bandung regency, West Java, has increased to 16, a local health official reported on Monday.
Cicalengka Regional General Hospital (RSUD) director Yani Sumpena said all of the victims had shown symptoms of poisoning, such as nausea, vomiting and loss of consciousness.
“On whether they suffered from methanol poisoning, we are still investigating it,” said Sumpena. The director said the five who died had received medical treatment at the hospital. “But their condition had been getting worse.”
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It was previously reported that 11 people had died after they drank oplosan in Cicalengka. West Java Police spokesperson Adj. Sr. Comr. Trunoyudo Wisnu Andiko said the 11 were part of the 27 people in Cicalengka that reportedly had suffered from alcohol poisoning.
“Eleven people were confirmed dead while 10 others are receiving medical treatment at the RSUD. Six people have been allowed to leave the hospital,” said Trunoyudo in Bandung on Sunday.
Following the deaths of 11 Cicalengka residents, a joint team comprising police and military personnel and Public Order Agency officers raided locations suspected be oplosan production and distribution centers in six areas across Cicalengka. (ebf)
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